Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 99
Mantra-Māhātmya and Sādhana of Kārtavīryārjuna
Nyāsa, Yantra, Homa, and Dīpa-Vrata
दीपज्वाला समा सिद्ध्यै वक्रा निशविधायिनी । शब्दा भयदा कर्तुरुज्ज्वला सुखदा मता ॥ ९९ ॥
dīpajvālā samā siddhyai vakrā niśavidhāyinī | śabdā bhayadā karturujjvalā sukhadā matā || 99 ||
দীপৰ জ্বালা যদি সম আৰু স্থিৰ হয়, তেন্তে সিধি দিয়ে। জ্বালা যদি বেঁকা বা কঁপে, তেন্তে অমঙ্গলসূচক। জ্বালা যদি শব্দ কৰে, তেন্তে কৰ্তাৰ ভয় হয়; আৰু যদি উজ্জ্বল হয়, তেন্তে সুখদায়ক বুলি ধৰা হয়।
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in the Vedanga/technical-omens context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
It teaches nimitta (omen) reading during worship: steadiness and brightness in the lamp signify harmony and successful completion, while wavering or noisy flame indicates inner/outer disturbance that can obstruct the rite.
Bhakti is supported by attentive, orderly worship; the lamp’s behavior is presented as a practical sign to refine one’s focus, remove fear, and proceed with devotion in an auspicious manner.
It reflects applied ritual-knowledge (prayoga) and nimitta interpretation used alongside Vedic practice—observing the dīpa (lamp) during pūjā/yajña to judge auspiciousness and adjust conduct or timing.